Genetics

Two Fathers One Egg

A new technique for same sex conception for men raises some tricky questions.

By David Warmflash

The Unnatural Evolution of the Galápagos Islands

Humans are forever altering these mythical islands through unnatural selection. Rewilding them entails finding a delicate balance between the needs of turtles, tourists—and local residents.

By Rachel Lehmann-Haupt

New Tech for Gene Therapy Could Advance Longevity

Maybe the science is finally catching up with BioViva CEO Elizabeth Parrish.

By David Warmflash

7 Lessons on Aging

The ARDD meeting in Copenhagen this month featured new money, old experiments, endless enthusiasm, and a palpable sense of possibility.

By Jason Socrates Bardi

Biobanks are on the Cusp of Translating Big Data Into New Medicine

The rise of biobanks around the world promised lots of cheap and plentiful human DNA for scientists to study. Here’s how that’s going.

By David Ewing Duncan

This Startup Wants to Grow Rice in the Ocean

Using CRISPR to activate ancient genes, Alora’s plan could be key to our future food supply.

By Jacopo Prisco

The Buck Institute, Where the Promise of Aging Research Isn’t Longevity

Science at this California institute focuses on healthspan—which is about living better, longer.

By Grace Rubenstein

My Dream for Safer CRISPR Tools

Genetic engineer Samira Kiani on what she wants from gene editing tools.

By Samira Kiani

Longevity in Dog Years

Epigenetic aging biomarkers in dogs could help your furry friends live longer, healthier lives.

By Robin Donovan

RNA Viruses: Biology’s Dark Matter?

A watershed study samples deep ocean RNA viruses the world over and reveals 99 percent of them have yet to be discovered.

By David Warmflash